I was speaking with a budding cyber security professional the other day and he asked how long it takes to begin a career in cyber security and what he would need to know and do to be an attractive hire. … Continue reading →
Just like a hole in your roof, operating systems and applications need patching and updating from time to time. Bugs need to be fixed, new capabilities need to be enabled as cyber threats evolve. And, just like you’d fix the … Continue reading →
There’s a free tool available to test the strength of your passwords and pass phrases. You can use https://apps.cygnius.net/passtest/ and enter each password one at a time to check its strength by an “entropy score”. It tells you how long … Continue reading →
There’s a free, user friendly tool to see if your email accounts have been compromised in data breaches. It’s a web application called “Have I Been Pwned?” and can be found at this link: https://haveibeenpwned.com Hackers often use quirky terms … Continue reading →
Tick Tock! It’s not too soon to begin planning your security for the holiday season. Secure payments build customer trust and drive loyalty numbers up when compared against your competitors. Thieves will be targeting small businesses this year more than … Continue reading →
You have two locks to get into your house, why should you only have one for your accounts? A little vignette to get us started: Even an expert lock picker won’t target your house if they hear the bark … Continue reading →
Seniors trusting Seniors are some of our most “at risk” populations in Delaware. They have grown up in a world that has swiftly changed from the “good ole days” and, where identity security goes, some have been left behind. To … Continue reading →
Disgruntled employees present a special threat to small businesses When you run a small business, it can feel like your employees are family. In return, many of your employees feel the same about you. But when performance or other reasons … Continue reading →
August 26, 2019|Bars, Data Security, Information Security, Mom and Pop, Point of Sale, Restaurant Trusting a business’s point of sale security “Carders” are a growing plague on small businesses, targeting Mom and Pop restaurants and stores more every day. The … Continue reading →
Patients trust their health care providers with HIPAA protected information You’re a provider with an office or two, participating in the robust and competitive Delaware health care industry. You’ve chosen a worthwhile profession caring people who trust you with their … Continue reading →
